Depeche Mode live in Lisbon – Pavilhão Atlântico
23.10.2009
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Depeche Mode are on an extensive tour in support of latest album, Sounds of the Universe. The concert in Lisbon will take place in the Pavilhão Atlântico (Parque das Nações), on November, 14th.
Depeche Mode began their 'Tour of the Universe' on May 10th in Israel and finished the first European leg in July. Due to an injury sustained by the lead singer Dave Gahan, Depeche Mode cancelled some dates of their European tour, including the Bessa Stadium in July. With Dave Gahan recovering well, Depeche Mode reorganised their tour dates and confirm the concert in Lisbon,in November.
Originally a product of Britain's new romantic movement, Depeche Mode went on to become the quintessential electro-pop band of the 1980s. One of the first acts to establish a musical identity based completely around the use of synthesizers, Depeche Mode began their existence as a bouncy dance-pop outfit but gradually developed a darker, more dramatic sound that ultimately positioned them as one of the most successful alternative bands of their era.
If you want to see Depeche Mode live in Lisbon and want to search for an alternative to a traditional hotel, we suggest self-catering apartments in Parque das Nações, near the Pavilhão Atlântico
St George's Castle (Castelo de São Jorge)
10.08.2009
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Located on one of the highest hills in Lisbon, a charming place near the river Tagus, the St George Castle (Castelo de São Jorge) stands on the riverside landscape of Lisbon's downtown.
The castle is a living memory of various events that marked the history of Portugal, having been in the hands of Romans, Suevians, Visigoths and Muslims. It was rebuilt in the 1940s and has recently been renovated.
From the castle you can look down upon the city and see Baixa (the city's traditional shopping district), Rua Augusta (the main artery of the Baixa Pombalina) Terreiro do Paço (known as Black Horse Square by the English),and the beautiful Praça do Rossio (Praça Dom Pedro V).
Open to visitors 365 days a year, the St George Castle (Castelo de São Jorge) is a place where you can enjoy the heritage, learn the history of Lisbon in Olisipónia, find out new views over Lisbon in the Dark Chamber - Ulysses' Tower, visit the gardens and be delighted by the music, theatre, festivals and exhibitions that bring joy to the Castle.
If you want to visit Lisbon and choose to stay in a self-catering apartment, we have suggestions for you. Search for your apartment in St George Castle (Castelo de São Jorge) area.
